by Pedro Gomes | Jul 31, 2019 | News, Race Report
There is nothing more appealing to a triathlete than to finish a race knowing that they are physically stronger. It develops an extraordinary inner excitement for what comes next and creates extra motivation to work harder. For me, Ironman Lake Placid was one of those...
by Pedro Gomes | Jun 13, 2019 | Frontpage Blog, Race Report
Boulder, CO, is home to a lot of professional triathletes since it gathers the perfect conditions of a year-round training camp at altitude. However, I’ve always questioned how come Ironman Boulder was never a popular race. Not popular when compared to other...
by Pedro Gomes | Apr 29, 2019 | Frontpage Blog, Race Report
I’m yet to finish an Ironman that was easy or comfortable, but I came to The Woodlands with the goal of piecing together a full distance IM without feeling like I was over doing my ability. My goals for Texas were accomplished with a 8h18 finish and a Top 10. Ironman...
by Pedro Gomes | Sep 24, 2018 | Frontpage Blog, Race Report
13 months. That was how long my 2018 season lasted. Last time I took some time off was back in August 2017 when still in London and after Ironman Bolton. Having moved to Dubai and with the Middle East season in full force during the normal European winter, I kicked...
by Pedro Gomes | Jul 10, 2018 | Frontpage Blog, News, Race Report
I may not always deliver in Vitoria-Gasteiz but the city surely always does. My 7th start (?) in the adopted sports capital of the Basque Country which, sadly, ended up at km 13 of the marathon. After being 3rd last year and having a small explosion on the marathon, I...
by Pedro Gomes | Jun 26, 2018 | Frontpage Blog, News, Race Report
I once said that I would never race IRONMAN Nice because I’m not a good climber on the bike. And that was one of the main reasons that brought me to Nice in 2018. The past 12 months have been atypical – we moved back to Europe, London for my wife and then I went...
